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THE NEW PRESIDENT

Dr. Gloria Dean Randle Scott

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fSl'OitThe big news at Bennett College is the arrival of a new president. Dr. Gloria Dean

Randle Scott became the school's eleventh president on the first of July 1987. For thesecond time in its 113 year history the school has chosen a woman president. Theannouncement was made in March of 1987 by Robert S. Chiles, Sr., Chairman of theBoard of Trustees and the presidential search committee.The new president is guided by an old adage: "Give a hungry man a fish and he's full for

a day; teach him to fish and he'll be full the rest of his life." After being up for apresidential position at five colleges previously, the feeling wasn't right. Scott says"Bennett felt right". Being president at Bennett provides her with the opportunity topursue a dual passion, academics and the advancement of her sisters. Scott also says that"I consider myself instrumental in promoting women and helping them go back to schoolas I was helped by other women." For Scott, things began to move full speed ahead; as shebegan to make plans for improvements and changes. Some of the improvements Scottwould like to see is an enrollment increase from 700 to 1000 in the next five years. Shefeels that a stable student body population would stabilize the budget. Scott's other goalsfor the college include computerizing the campus, improving campus facilities, increasingthe number of students attending graduate school, escalating student involvement, en-hancing alumnae relations, and much more. Scott plans to give all her time and energy toguarantee that Bennett College honors its legacy and builds a unique future.

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Vera Bond, Ms. Vanessa Richmond, Dr. Scott, Cynthia Washington, and Melanie Wash-ington

Elfrida Mensah

Moving Us Forward With A NewChallenge Began With TheFreshman Summer Institute

Dr. Amy Reynolds, Mrs. Linda Addo, and Dr. Patricia Bethea Shirlisa Foster

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Summer Institute Students going

to the movies.

Summer Institute Students waiting for

ride to St. Matthews United MethodistChurch (College's Founding Place)

Dr. Scott Greets New StudentsDuring Freshman Orientation

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Byllye Y. AveryExecutive Director

Black Women'sHealth Project

N.C. Black Women's Health ConferenceBennett College, August, 1987

Angela Davis/ConferenceSpeaker

Continuing and expanding Bennett's legacy

as a women's college with a real focus onwomen's education is one of Scott's concerns.

Bringing Phenomenal Women To The Campus

Dr. Margaret Wilkerson, Chairperson, Afro-AmericanStudies Department, University of California at Berk-

ley, posing with members of Delta Sigma Theta.

Shirley M. Dennis, Director, Women's Bureau, U.S. De-

partment of Labor

Recognizing Community Service

Dr. Isaac Miller, Jr., Past President of Bennett College; Commissioner Dorothy Kearns; Mrs. Grace Lewis, Class of 1915; Mr.Ervin Brusloo; and Dr. Gloria Scott

Dr. Mabel Phifer

Black College Satellite NetworkHoward University

top: Dr. Phifer and Sheron Randolph, Freshman withhighest G.P.A. (4.00), chat over dinner.

bottom: Kimberly Grant, Dr. Scott, and Dr. Phifer at

the president's home.

Dedication Of The SatelliteAn Opportunity For

Advancement In

Technology

SGA Officers

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Top to bottom from left: Susan Hairston. Recording Secretary; Karen D. Jones, Miss Royal Blueand White: Tangee Stitt, Vice President; April Gordon. President; Morgan Greene. Parliamentar-ian; and Rochelle Williams, Corresponding Secretary. (Not Pictured — Talia McCray. Treasurer)

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Miss Bennett1987-1988

Miss Summer Lynn HoustonDenver, Colorado

Business Administration

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Coronation Queens

row 1 Veneatrice Jackson, Miss Senior; Theodosia Hall, Miss Junior; Hope Davis, Miss Sophomore; Cheryl Childs, Miss

Freshman; Summer Houston, Miss Bennett; and Karen D. Jones, Miss Royal Blue and White

row 2 Carla Saffoe, Miss Kappa Omicron Phi; Mikki Lasster, Miss Omicron Eta Chi; Antionette Holman, Miss Delta Sigma

Theta; Ruelita Woods, Miss International; and Yvette Booker, Little Miss Bennett

row 3 Penny Baldwin, Miss Zeta Xi; Dwan Harris, Miss Nine White Pearls; Morgan Greene, Miss Creme; and Stacey

Copeland, Miss Bennett Scholars;

row 4 Jerilynn Williams, Miss Alpha Kappa Alpha. Janice Smith, Miss 1908, Ardrea Murphy, Miss Twenty Pearls, Odette

Johnson

The Coronation Banquet Brought Smiles Of Joy

Dr. Gloria Scott and Mrs. Olivia Rogers

Mrs. Marva Houston, SummerHouston, and Mrs. Hattie Lewis,

Mother and Grandmother

Karen Jones and Mr. and Mrs. JohnJones, parents

"UNITING TO KEEP A DREAM ALIVE"

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Teaching, Caring And NurturingOur Young . . . The Children's House

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Left to Right: Metaapi, Dana Lucas, James Reid, III, Bakari Sellers, Tamara McAllister, Efua Obeng, Tanika Thomas,Morgan Wright, David Totten, Kim Waddell, Andrea Edwards, Melissa Douglas, Torri McNair, Joshua Bell, Natalie

Murdock, Alton Rogers, Kia Lucas, Arturo Kenny, Fredrick Brown, Eric Smith, Ovid White, III, Aviva Rogers, DemetriaBell, Terri Owens, Susan Hairston, Marcella Carter, Mrs. Graves, Yvette Williams, Ms. Williams, Mrs. Keith, andMelody Bass

Rolanda Sutton, freshman, brings a Christ-

mas spirit to children.

Just a few more television minutes. Please!

Bennett student teachers make learning exciting.

The children enjoy a little fun in the sun.

Children's House.

Parents are serious and involved

The Legacy Continues With

Adoration of ShepherdsMichelle Beckwith, Tichawana Berry, Donovon' Couch,and Kevin Fikes

The Nativity

Anna Sumpter and Travis Hite

The AnnunciationCarla Saffoe and Michelle Beckwith

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The Living Madonnas

Madonna in the Rose Garden

Debra Dilworth, Daniel Clark, ChrisJackson, Shagan .Jackson, and StephanieMarshall

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Bennett Excellence

Still Thrives

MARC students (Minority Access to Research Careers) KarenD. Jones, Dawnne O'Neal. Kelly Holland, and Mia Powell

Dawnne O'Neal and Dr. Gloria Scott

Dawnne O'Neal, a junior Biology major was oneof 30 outstanding students chosen from a nation-wide science, mathematics, and engineering compe-tition. Dawnne received one of the First AnnualHistorically Black College and University StudentAward for Excellence in Science and Technology at

the White House, September 24, 1987.

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De'Lisa Hill, Valerie Jones, and Stacy Copeland

Members of Beta Kappa Chi submit-ted papers during 45th Joint annualMeeting of National Institute of Science

Stacy Copeland won 1st place in science

education. "Crickets and The Art of

Communication" was the title of her pa-

per. De'Lisa Hill came in 2nd place withher paper on "the AIDS Virus: it's life

and potential drug treatment". Valerie

Jones submitted a paper entitled "Deter-

mination of Mono-Amie Oxidane Inhibi-

tary Activity".

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MARC SCHOLARS

Kelly Holland, Mia Powell, Karen D. Jones, and De'Lisa Hill

Alicia Elam

Stacy Copeland Angela Overstreet

PARTICIPATING IN RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY

Hard Work And DedicationPays Off On Recognition Day

Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society recognizes

Michele De La Coudray for excxellence in

Psychology.

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. jirV."/'The Interdisciplinary Studies Lamp of Learning Awards were givento Gwendolyn Barnes, Yvonne Breece, Trudy Brockington, AngelaBynum. Tondalayo Clark, Karen Exum, Ophelia Hayes, KarenHome, Shonna Luten, Shelly Middleton, Bernice Scott, andTammy Winchester

The Presidents Excellence Award was awarded to senior, ValiaD. Blackwell-Blackney

Greensboro Chapter of Links, Inc. awards Cre-ative and Performing Arts Scholarship to ValerieRice

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L. Guenveur-Streat Scholarship in Home Economics awardedto Carla Saffoe.

Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society Recognizes Martricia

Batts for excellence in Business Administration

Greensboro Chapter of Links, INC. awards EnrichmentFor four years of dedicated services in the Bennett College Funds for Creative and Performing Arts to Debra Bryant forChoir award given to Xanthe Cook and Kimberly King. Drama and Sondra Sells for Poetry.

The President's Excellence Award presented to Sopho-more — Stacy Copeland

Valerie Rice shares her talent with her Bennett sisters.

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Students presented research pa-

pers on Hunger at the Confer-

ence on Global Concerns held at

Bethune-Cookman College in

Daytona Beach, Florida.

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Susan Hairston chats with participant

from Claflin College.

right to left, Elfrida Mensah,Karen D. Jones, Gladys Forster,

and Susan Hairston.

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From Student Body President, To Faculty

And NowVice President Of Academic Affairs

Student1949-1953

Faculty

1960-1988

Dr. Scott announces and introduces Dr.

Charlotte Alston, New Vice President.

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UNCF CampaignKick-off

Mr. Robert S. Chiles Mrs. Griselda Clark Dr. Gloria Scott Ms. Jeanne Mr. Kenneth R.

Chair, Board of Chair, UNCF Tambaum Craft

Trustees Telethon Committee General Chairperson/

UNCF CampaignMember

Board of Trustees

Public Affairs

ManagerAmerican Express

and Travel

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Fundraising Activities

Dr. Fred Patterson, the founder of UNCF,INC., joins celebrants at New York UNCFDinner.

Dr. Manley, Past President of

Clark College and Dr. Willa B.

Player, Past President of BennettCollege celebrate at New YorkUNCF Dinner.

St. Louis Bennett Alumnae at UNCFAnnual Dinner, left to right: MiriamBrown, '43; Nedra McDaniel, '72; Phyllis

Reed, '65; Dr. Gloria Scott, and Mattie

Hall, '45.

Video Taped Faculty Follies

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Don't let your "Imagination" fool you it's not MikkiHoward, it's Mrs. Scarlette!!!

Who says we can't bring Hawaii to Greensboro? Ask Dr.

Tucker how it's done.

"Heard It Through The Grapevine"

that the California Raisins were at

Bennett as Dr. Scott. Mr. King, Ms.

Moore, Mrs. Stroud, and Ms.McKnight.

A Panoramic View

Dr. Pinnix and Mr. Leighton; Bennett's Miami Vice.

Ms. Hayes expresses her true feelings with original poetry. Ms. Dennis sings how Bennett "Brings Me Joy".

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Are the super Supremes back or is it Ms. Darby, Mrs. Jarrell, Ms. Hughes, and Mrs. Cheston?

Dr. Ponting in Dread-Locks? Is it love or lust, Dr. Adams?

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Staci Rose, a true Belle, expresses how it feels to be attending Bennett College.

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Life

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Students stop for a picture after a convocation in the Chapel.

EVENTS

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Savoughn Neal introduces the speakers at the Night of PublicSpeaking.

Mrs. Franks, Mrs. Anderson, and Beverly Williams gather

around Snoopy who showed up for the Out Reach Programfocusing on counseling.

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HMorgan Green enjoys a party thrown by SGA in the Student

Union Foyer.

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Carlene Carter, Kelly Adams, and Talia McCray enjoy a fun game of twenty-

one (blackjack) with Dr. Mack at the President's Ball.

Akosita Ngaue shows how easy it is to give blood at

the Delta's Blood Drive.

Erica Barnes, Kim Ashford, and Zandra Allen, freshman

students, attend their first Convocation at Bennett.

LIFE IN THE

TAKINGA BREAKFROM

CLASSES

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RESIDENCE HALLS

SHEWASN'TIN SOI AM

LEAVINGA NOTE

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^U,New Laundramat is a welcomed facility at Bennett.

Caroline gets medical advice

from Mrs. Waddell in theHealth Center

New incoming Freshmen women are excitedabout joining the Bennett Family

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BELLES HEADTO THE

VOTING POLLS

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BENNETT'SCHOIR TAKESITS ANNUAL

TOUR

Beep! Beep! It's Not A Car HornYou Are Hearing, It's The Black Executive

Exchange Program (BEEPers).

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Miriam Whitehead, Qywm Midgett, Sonja Cambridge,Mrs. Wiggins, and Stephanie Brown give Mr. CrosbyBrown, AT&T in Florida a tour of Bennett after his pre-

sentation.

Dr. Robert E. Dansby AT&T Corporation in New Jer-

sey holds future BEEPers' attention

Ms. Linda Jackson (BEEPer), takes time out to pose for apicture with Dr. Agyeman-Duah, Selinah Humaulindu,Zettye Gibbs, and Jocelyn Hudson.

Mrs. Covington, Dr. Treadway, and Dr. Jeffries share a

luncheon with Ms. Linda Jackson.49

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(Top Row) Pamela Kittrell. Susan George. Annette Pickens. Diana Tynes. Felicia Willians, Nurcine Murphy, Chandra Clark.(Bottom Row) Carla Saffoe, Laurinda Bowden. Mikki Laster. Gladys Forster. Shawnda Warren

Home Economics students on a retreat at the HomeManagement House

Mikki Laster and Carla Saffoe were awarded the

Marie Clapp Moffit Scholorship on RecognitionDay. (left to right) Mikki Lester. Dr. Lovie Book-er. Mrs. Marlie Moffit, Mrs. Queen Bell. CarlaSaffoe.

Angela Samuels extends greetings during Home EconomicsWeek celebration

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Susan George and Carla Saffoe work happily together to finish

draperies for the Home Management House

Shawanda Warren speaks on"The Importance of GoodNutrition" at the AnnualRetreat

Dr. Lovie Booker is elated overgift received from the HomeFamily Life Class. Mrs. LouiseStreat former head of Dept.looks on.

Laurinda Bowden expoundson the subject "How to

Prevent HyperthermiaEspecially in Older Adults"

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Annette Moore, Paulette Ashley, Valerie Rice, Vera Edmonds, and Kim Howard enjoy a computertraining session with Mrs. Copeland.

Dr. Bethea later joins the group to offer her assistance.

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I CLASSES

Tracy Lett hurries to class in order to start

the day off right.

Others look at Nicole Echard with interest

as she asks Dr. Reynolds an important ques-

tion concerning the Reading assignment.

There Are Always Two Sides Of Science

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Although this is not the most enlightening side of science it helps to pay close attention. The best is yet to come.

Shirlisa Foster shows just how enlightning

the laboratory side of science can be.

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. . . It's Not Always Work

Dr. Blake and Mrs. Jones help Rochelle Williams

prepare a few snacks for the science dept. Christ-

mas party.

Tracy Durant and Rochelle Williams enjoy a little conversation, and a rest from the books.

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Residence Hall Bulletin Boards

Reynolds Hall shatters all myths with the straight facts aboutAlcohol

ones Hall proves that it's not so hard to Just Say NO!!

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Cone Hall gets A Better and Serious Understanding of Re-sponsible Drinking from the other Residence Halls

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Display Student Attitudes Towards Alcohol

Barge Hall shows how alcohol effects the brain

... "A mind is A terrible thing to waste"

Merner Hall looks at Alcohol in 3Dand find that Drinking + Driving =

Dead End

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Player Hall lets everyone know that life's boundary extends further than the bottle

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Belles At Rest And Play

Deidra Burgess takes time out to spend witha good friend.

The fantastic five show off something besides sweatpants and hats.

After a long day of classes Martha. Karon,and Monica still smiling and enjoying a fewmoments in their hall.

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Michelle and Stephanie entertain a guest

"Belle style" in the shade!

Tracy and Paulette are ready for folly.

Michelle decides to tan with her body cov-

ered.

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Bennett Family Enjoys A Night On TheTown At The President's Ball

Dr. Alston, April Gordon, and Venetrice joyfully greets Steph-anie Jones.

The President and Dr. Scott enjoy a moment together.

Dr. Baird, and husband, Mr. Browning,Dr. Booker wait anxiously hoping that

Dr. Mack loses this round of blackjack.

Mrs. Cheston enjoyed herself taking people's fake money. Rhonda Slade, Michelle Kittrell, Tawana Shephard, andMe'lisa Howard show off their "coolness".

Angela Samuel and date, and Renee Cooley patiently wait for the wheel to spin.

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The Campus Scouts Do More Than Sell

Cookies And Wear The Brownie Smile

The Ray Warren Girls enjoy a meal in Bennett's dining hall.

Mrs. Scarlette and the Campus Scouts organized a troop

in the Ray Warren Homes. It started off being a verysmall troop but with arms opened wide for more girls.

The troop finally grew large enough to be separated into

brownies and juniors. The Campus Scouts with the as-

sistance of Mrs. Scarlette, have had different activities

for Ray Warren and other troops in the community. Toname a few; Thinking Day, is a day in which the Inter-

national Students of Bennett speak to the Scouts abouttheir countries; Juliette Low, founder of Girls Scouts,

birthday parties; and the cookie drive.

Gladys Forster and Ruelita Woods entertain the Girl Scouts on"Thinking Day".

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Jerry (a student from Greece) teaches Venika and Vera theGreeks' national dance.

Ray Warren Troop and The Campus Scouts por-trayed the country of Greece at Christmas aroundthe world.

Erica and Tameeka (scouts from Ray Warren) wore thecountry's national costume and carried their native flag.

Campus Scouts and Ray Warren did the national

dance at the Windsor Center.

Ray Warren Scouts dressed like native Greece women.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha pledges join their

big sisters at a dinner given in their hon-or.

AWEEKOF

SHEERELEGANCE

The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha

Sorority, Inc. step to the beat of

their own tune.

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'I Want To Be A Delta . . . Bad"

1st row: April G. Odette J.

2nd row: Kim M., Elena R., JoAnna A., Lenora B., Betty E., Jocelynn R., and Yvonne B.3rd row: Kelly H., Sonja C, Diane T., Deadre G., Audrea J., Shavaughn N., and Michele B.4th row: Cynthia W., Detra M., Deidre B., Paula J., Romina B., and Jessica M.5th row: Monia B„ Sonja H., Kathryn M., Jocelyn H., Robbin W., Kim H., Jackie S., and Yolanda C.

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"She's A Delta, She's A Delta Woman

The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta won 1st Place in

NCA&T Greek Step Show Competition.

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Rosa Williams works hard to complete her

assignment.

Shelly Middleton and Wanda Dil-

worth enjoy a little free time together.

Miss Zeta, Wanda Dilworth, is escorted by one of

the gentlemen of N.C. A&T State University

R.O.T.C.

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Bennett's Sisterhood . . . The LegacyContinues

Rochelle and Lynne show that you don't haveto be blood sisters to have a sisterly bond.

Tonya and Robbin pose sisterly

for a picture on their way to

church.

Tangee robed on Senior Day by her

Bennett little sisters, Yvette Free-

man and Michele Bates.

,»»•«»*»*Yearbook Staff would like to make a special tribute to

our Bennett Family; faculty, staff and Bennett sisters for

their donation of pictures, posing for snapshots, and patience

as we bring the 1988 yearbook to closure.

To show our appreciation we especially dedicate the book to

you as we share and print "Phenomenal Woman" by MayaAngelou because you are all phenomenal to us.

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I walk into a room•Just as cool as you please,

And to a man,The fellow stand or

Fall down on their knees.

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Vnd the flash of my teeth,

The swing in my waist,

And the joy in my feet.

I'm a womanPhenomenally.Phenomenal woman,That's me.

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It's in the arch of my back

The sun of my smile

The ride of my breai

The grace of my style

I'm a womanPhenomenally.Phenomenal woman,/That's me;

Now you understandJust why my head's not bowedI don't shout or jump aboutOr have to talk real loud.

When you see me passing

It ought to make you proud.

I say.

It's in the click of my heels.

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Making Plans For Bennett's Future .

Trustee Board And Staff GatherFor Third Quarter Meeting

Front: Eunice Dudley, Rosa Hill, Robert Chiles, Sr., Dr. Gloria R. ScottMiddle: Donald King, Dr. Dorothy Harris, Dr. Patricia Carey, Dr. Tressie Muldrow, Andrea Harris, GladysRobinson, Dr. Charlotte AlstonBack: Ellen Kirby, Richard Hopkins, McNeill Smith, Rev. Otis Hairston, Sr., Ralph Shelton, Jeanne Tannenbaum,Ronald Mrstick, Robert Klepher

Trustees At Work

Dr. Gloria Scott

PresidentMr. Robert Chiles

Chairman of the Board

Dr. Charlotte AlstonVice President for

Academic Affairs

Dr. Dorothy Harris

Vice President for

Student Affairs

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Faculty

Dr. Alma AdamsProfessor, Visual Arts, and Hu-mane Studies

Dr. Marshena Baird Mrs. Queen H. BellAssociate Professor, Readings Earlv Associate Professor, Home EconomicsChildhood

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Dr. Lovie BookerProfessor, Home Economics

Mrs. Ednita Bullock Mrs. Julia CovingtonHead Librarian & Insructor of Library Associate Professor, Business Adminis-Science tration

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Mrs. Mary Jane CrawfordAssociate Professor, Music

Ms. Cathy Griffin

Instructor, Health & Physical Education

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Mrs. Elaine HarriganDirector, Audio-Lingual Lab

Dr. Christopher Jeffries

&sst. Professor, Business AdministrationMrs. Evelyn JonesAsst. Professor, Biology

Dr. Michelle Linster

Asst. Professor, Psychology

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Dr. David Pinnix

Associate Professor of MusicDr. Richard PontingProfessor of Mathematics

Dr. Amy ReynoldsProfessor of Education

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Dr. Barbara Rogers Mrs. Mary ScarletteAssociate Professor of Special Education Professor of Elementary & Special Edu-

cation

Mr. Robert StevensAsst. Professor of Accounting

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Dr. Ray TreadwayProfessor of Mathematics

Dr. Nellouise WatkinsProfessor of Mathematics, Director of Com-puter Center

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Bennett College Faculty Participate

In The Sloan N.L.A. WorkshopHeld In Black Hall — Audio Lingual Lab

A Little Extra Help Never Hurts Anyone

Miss Chang Offers Some Assistance

Dr. Patricia BetheaSpecial Services Counselor

Christine A. Bizzell

Asst., Financial Aid OfficeMrs. Brenda CoatesSecretary, Division of Sciences

Mrs. Ellease ColstonDirector of Alumnae Affairs

Mrs. Thelma CopelandSpecial Services Manager

Mrs. Shirley GibsonService Librarian

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Mrs. Ouida R. HodnettDirector of Residence Life

Mrs. Shirley HudsonHead, Steno Pool

Mrs. Annie Purcell

Secretary, Title III Office

Mrs. Mildred TuckerFinancial Aid Director

Mr. Larry WertzPurchasing Officer

Ms. Jacqueline WigginsAssociate Director of Institu-

tional Advancement

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President's Office

Dr. Gloria Scott, President, Ms.Carolyn Moore, Office Assistant

Fiscal Affairs Office: Mrs. M. Bailey, Ms. P. Daye, Mrs. D. Roberts, Mr. D. Ki ng

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Store Room Clerk, Mr. Henton Jenkins

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Health Center Staff: Mrs. J. Williams, Dr. P. Clark, and Mrs. C. Waddell

Admissions: Mrs. A. Gamble, Mrs. C. Mark, and Ms. J. Foy

Mrs. Cheston, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Jarrell

Mrs. Hughes, Residence Hall Coordinators

Staff Luncheon

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Mrs. Coates helps Valerie Jones

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FRESHMEN

Melody Ball

Gibson, N.C.Wilma Bell

Wilmington, N.C.

Lisa BradleyJacksonville, N.C.

Tammy Brisco

Winston-Salem, N.C.Angie BrownHigh Point, N.C.Carlene Carter

Cleveland Heights,

OH

Lisa ChandlerOxon Hill, MDCheryl Childs

Seat Pleasant, MDAlice Clark,

Cincinnati, OH

Shijuana ClowneySpartenburg, S.C.

Deneer Cole

Brunswick, GAAcquanita DancevPhiladelphia. PA

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Pamela DennisFayetteville, N.C.Jannis DurrCincinnatti, OHDeraunda EalimCary, N.C.

Nicole EchardDurham, N.C.

Michelle Fields

Greenville, N.C.

Tabitha Foster

Washington, D.C.

Sherri Fulton

Durham, N.C.

Kimberly GrantSummerset, N.J.

Evelyn Harris

Denver, CO

Sonya HomeRocky Mount, N.C.

Bobietta Jones

Winston-Salem, N.C.

Monique KendrickIndianapolis, IN

Linda Jackson

Miami, FLBeverly JamesBrooklyn, NYAnessa JohnsonLancaster, PA

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Candance JohnsonHartford, CTDebbie KingKinston, NCWosenclesh MeridAurora, CO

Annese MobleyColmar Manor, MDLouise MorrisMulberry, FLLynette PerryDurham, NC

Dona Pratt

Ft. Lauderdale, FLLeondra RadfordIndianapolis, INSheron RandolphIndianapolis, IN

Paulette RossCharlotte, NCJanet RousseauWestfield, NJLouniece Sanfilippo

Denver, CO

Adonica SmithGreenville, NCKimberly SummersFayetteville, NCRolanda Sutton

Greenville, NC

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Yvette Williams

Indianapolis, INNatlie WilsonWashington, D.C.

LaVie TottenSedalia, NCKaren WarrenFrogmere, SCDionne WarrickLandover, MD

Melanie WashingtonBartow, FLDeborah WhitakerGreensboro, NCBeverly WilliamsFayetteville, NC

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SOPHOMORES

Romina Bennett

Rochester. NYEugenia Brown

Bethel, NCStacy CopelandAugusta, GA

Lori Davis

Indianapolis, INVera EdmondsBartow, FL

Joycelyn HudsonPort Royal, SC

Jennifer Jennings

Washington, D.C.

Pam McCoyWashington, D.C.

Tonya McCreaWashington, D.C.

Anita Mitchell

Greensboro, NCSherese Patton

Charlotte, NCStephanie Robinson

Cincinnati, OH

Sandra Sells

Denver, COKimberly Waller

Oakland, CAKaren WilliamsonNew York, NY

JUNIORS

De'Lisa Hill

Fayetteville, NCValerie JonesGreenville, NC

Nancy LeathBurlington, NC

Talia McCraeDenver, CO

Elois MinorWashington, DC

Olivia MorganIndianapolis, IN

Valerie Rice

Canton, OHEmily RogersSaudi Arabia

Miriam WhiteheadCincinnati, OH

SENIORS

ingela Alford Penny Baldwin Yvonne Breece

Accounting Political Science ISP, Communication/English

Clio, SC Greensboro, NC Raleigh, NC

Angela Bynum Martha Carvin Tondalayo Clark

ISP, Music Biology ISP, CommunicationSmithfield, NC Stedman, NC Media/Public Relation

Peekskill, NY 105

Monica Esters

Political Science

Detroit, MI

Gladys Forster

Dietetics

Gambia, West Africa

Elayne GibbsBusiness Administration

Hansen Hill, CA

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April GordonComputer Science

Elsinore, CA

Morgan GreeneHealth Sciences

Akron, OH

Susan Hairston

PsychologyCincinnati, OH

Dwan Harris


Clinton, NC

Latanya HartBiology

Salisbury, NC

Ophelia HayesISP

Philadelphia, PA

Odessa HendersonBiology

Durham, NC

Andra HenningEnglish

Detroit, MI

Audra HenningEnglish

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Antionette HolmenHealth Science

Burlington, NC

Summer Houston Robin HowellAccounting EnglishDenver, CO Freemont, NC

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Regina HucksSpecial Education

Durham, NC

Evette Jiles

English

Lumberton, NC

Elizabeth JohnsonPolitical Science

Philadelphia, PA

Leilani Mayfield

Political Science

Newbury, NY

Dale McClentonMusic EducationPhiladelphia, PA

Anna McPhatterMusic Education

Raeford, NC

Elfrida MansahBusiness Administration

Kenya

Dionne Midgette


Winston Salem, NC

Ndamono NandjunguBusiness Administration

Ouamboland109

Odette JohnsonPre-Physical Therapy

Fayetteville, NC

Geraldine KingMiddle School Education

Wilson, NC

Hilary Lincoln ISP,Humanities/Communication Media

Hillsborough, NC

110

Andrea MalonePhysical Education

Antiqua

Kimberly MartinBiology

Sedalia, NC

Lisa MatthewsSocial Work

Virginia Beach, VA

Michelle Roberson Francis Robinson Crystal Sadler

Health Science Accounting English

Rocky Mount, NC Brooklyn, NY Salisbury, NC

Nomfundo Shange Janet Shaw Karon Silver

usiness Administration Mathematics Biology

South Africa Rocky Mount, NC Raleigh, NC

Janice SmithPolitical Science

Indianapolis, IN

Robin Starks


Detroit, MI

Chrystal StephansPolitical Science

Morton, PA

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Anna Sumpter Deborah Turner Patricia Waller

Political Science Political Science Accounting

Bronx, NY Royal Oak, MD Martins%'ille, VA

nna Williams Monica Wooley Tonya Zaratte

Biology Biology Psychology

Eden, NC Detroit, MI Gaithersburg, MD

113

Tangee Stitt, Vice president, SGA speaks to her class

Little sisters always lend a hand

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Senior sisters sing their final song

Senior sisters rejoice together

We wanna thank you God, for giving us one morechance to raise our voices and sing your praise.

We sing it out loud, we sing it all day.

The class of '88 gives praise to only you,

We know it can't compare to a gift from you.

fou gave us your love, you gave us the faith.

We know there're some who don't believe

that at Bennett you'll fulfill your dreams.

We try so hard everyday, though things don't go our way

But to be without — is not his will,

Through prayer and faith we'll be fulfilled

And fortune is ours to claim,

We'll claim it in his holy name.

Now you don't have to beg or crawl,

He will see us standing proud and tall.

He gave his everlasting love, Just come to him as you are

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Rev. Diana Jones and Robin Howell share the podium at Bacculaureate Service for prayer at scriptures

Rev. Maurice T. WilsonSpeaks at the Bacculaureate

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Alumnae Graduation Weekend began with the traditionally excellent choir concert under thedirection of Dr. Charlotte Alston, Dr. David Pinnix, accompanist.

Bennett College Choir Seren-

ades the Seniors.

Tanya Bruton present a solo.

Dr. Pinnix receives applause fol

lowing his performance.

IP"Valerie Rice shares her musi-

cal talent with her Senior sis-

ters.

Bennett College Alumnae Enjoy ALuncheon With President Scott During

Graduation Weekend

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The Bennett College Cheer At White Breakfast

Bennett Alumnae

Juanita Wells "Class of '37 Margaret Freeman "Class of '30

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50th Anniversary Of The Class Of '38Left to Right: Mrs. Ella Mae Reeves Smith, Edith Howard Bowman, Almeda Clavon Spears, Virginia

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President Scott; followed by the sen-

ior class under the direction of Mrs.Scarlette and student Marshall, Ms.Brown

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Dr. Karen D. Wells Susan Hairston, Class President

Messages listened to by all seniors

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PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS

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Valia Blackwell-Blackneysenior with the highest

G.P.A.

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Andra & Audra Henning share a doublepleasure with Yvonne Breece

BENNETT'S FIRST HOODING CEREMONY

The two little ones think

about their future at Bennett

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A final farewell from President Scott

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Seniors enjoy a reception

at the presidents houseafter commencement

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Dr. Virginia A. Tucker, Professor of

Communications, is a native of San An-tonio, Texas. She attended publicschools in New York, Hawaii and Flori-

da. Dr. Tucker received the B.A. degreein Journalism and English from South-west Texas State University in 1952 andthe M.A. degree in English and Ameri-can Literature from the University of

North Carolina at Greensboro in 1964. In

1968, she was awarded the Southern Fel-

lowship for Graduate Study. Dr. Tuckerreceived the Ph.D. degree in English Lit-

erature from the University of NorthCarolina at Greensboro in 1973. She is

the recipient of the first Ph.D. degree in

English given by the same university.

Dr. Tucker has written many propos-als for Bennett College, including the Ti-

tle III — Audio Lingual Laboratory andthe United Negro College Fund/MobilOil Grant. She has contributed to andassisted in editing numerous proposals.

She has served as Coordinator of

Freshman English, Director of the Hu-manities Division, Coordinator of the

Accelerated Study Option, and Chair-

person of the Department of Communi-cations.

She and her husband, Mr. JamesTucker, former Director of The Weath-erspoon Art Gallery at the University of

North Carolina at Greensboro, enjoy col-

lecting antiques.

Retirement138

Memorial

Mrs. Rosa Hooker, a senior at Bennett College, 1953

ROSA FENNELL HOOKER was born on May11, 1931. On May 16, 1988 the Lord called homeone of his dearly beloved children.

Rosa was the daughter of Rosa Fennell and the

late John Porter Fennell.

Rosa Fennell was united in marriage to Coley

Hooker, Jr. To this union two children were born,

a daughter Cheryl and a son Grady who preceeded

her in death.

Mrs. Hooker was a native of Burgaw, N.C. She

received the Bachelor of Arts Degree in English

and Business Education from Bennett College in

1953. She taught two years in the Duplin CountySchool System and began her career at BennettCollege as a secretary in the Purchasing Office.

Later, she became the Purchasing Officer. Mrs.

Hooker was extremely active in civic and commu-nity organizations. She was a member of the

American Management Association of EducationBuyers, The American Management Society, andThe Metropolitan Council of Negro Women.

Mrs. Hooker was a member of St. MatthewsUnited Methodist Church. She was a faithful

member of the Chancel Choir, Bible Studies,

Older Adult Program and United Methodist

Women. Mrs. Rosa Hooker will long be re-

membered for her kindness, good nature andher willingness to lend a helping hand to oth-

ers. She leaves to cherish her memory: her

husband, Coley; daughter, Cheryl of the

home; granddaugher Fallen Evon of Del RayBeach, Florida; her mother, Mrs. Rosa Fen-

nell of Burgaw, NC; four brothers, Mr. JamesA. Fennell of Winston-Salem, NC, Mr. GradyFennell, Mr. John P. Fennell all of Burgaw,NC; two sisters, Mrs. Bernetha Holmes of

Castle Hayes, NC and Mrs. Lilly Randolph of

Bolivia, NC.

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Index

Num bers Contents1 A Place Where Phenomenal Things Happen

2-3 Introducing Dr. Gloria Scott4-5 Freshmen Summer Institute

6 Freshmen Orientation7 Women Health Conference/Angela Davis8 Phenomenal Women on Campus

Dr. Margaret WilkersonShirley M. Dennis

9 Community Services10 Dr. Mabel Phifer11 Dedication of Satellite

12 SGA Officers

13-15 Miss Bennett, Coronation Weekend, and Banquet16-17 Black College Day18-23 Bennett's Children House24-25 The Living Madonnas26-27 MARC Scholars28-30 Recognition Day

31 Dr. Charlotte Alston32-36 UNCF

32 Campaign Kickoff

33 Fundraising Activities

34-36 Faculty Follies

38-47 Student Life

48 Choir Tour

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Pages

Numbers Contents

49 BEEPERS50-52 Home Economics

53 Computer training session

54-55 Classes

56-57 Science Department58-59 Attitudes Towards Alcohol

60-63 Belles at Rest and Play

60 61 Bennett Student taking

it easy62-63 President's Ball

64-65 Campus Scout66-67 AKA68-69 Delta

70-71 Zeta

72 Bennett Sisterhood

73-81 Phenomenal Women82-83 Trustee Board84-89 Faculty

90-97 Staff

98-113 Student Body114-117 Senior Day118-137 Alumnae and Graduation Weekend

138 Dr. Virgina Tucker139 Mrs. Rosa Hooker144 Alma Mater

Autographs

ALMA MATERBennett now our voices raise,

Harmonies of grateful praise;

We thy daughters find thee fair

Loyally thy colors bear.

Truth and honor in thy halls,

Faith and love within thy walls;

Ever dear to us thou art.

Firm within each loyal heart.

CHORUSAlma Mater, now we sing.

Hail the light that thou dost bring;

True we've been throughout the past,

True to thee while life shall last.

May we never smirch the goodGendered here in sisterhood;

May we ever choose aright,

Guide but by honor bright;

Ever lovelier shalt thou live,

As thy daughters freely give;

Ever glorious above,Testimonies of our love.

'Til the evening shadows fall

'Til we heed our last clear call

Mother, may we offer theeLives of worth and purity?

Go with us throughout the years.

Smile on us in doubts and fears;

Bless us with thy tender care,

Mother, fairest of the fair!

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